Ex-India Star Demands Jail Term For Yuzvendra Chahal Over Vaping Row
Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan demands jail for Yuzvendra Chahal after a vaping video goes viral, criticizing the BCCI's fine as insufficient.Summary
Former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has called for strict action against Yuzvendra Chahal following the circulation of a viral video showing the spinner vaping on a flight. Sivaramakrishnan, who is a former India star, stated that players found vaping should be jailed, arguing that there is no point in having laws if they are not implemented. He criticized the BCCI for fining Riyan Parag only 25% of his match fees for a similar offense, asking, "What if a regular person had done this, What would the action be?" The BCCI has reiterated its strict ban on vaping in stadiums and team hotels, noting that e-cigarettes are prohibited under applicable Indian law. The incident has sparked a debate about the enforcement of anti-vaping regulations in Indian cricket.
(Source：News18)
